Professional Wrestling has been a staple of our social culture in the United States and abroad for as long as I can remember. There is no doubt that the industry, in the way of entertain and revenue generation, has grown exponentially over the last 30-plus years — primarily through the WWF/WWE brand. One way that the Vince McMahon and his family have grown this brand is by opening up the platform to women in a way that it has not been done in the past. One of the league’s most exciting and intriguing characters is Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart and for
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Nattie Neidhart...
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- 12/13/2017
- by Rick Wallace
- TVovermind.com
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Chicago – The “Days of the Dead” convention is an annual event in Chicagoland and elsewhere, that brings together admirers of the horror film genre, cult movies enthusiasts, vendors, and panel discussions related to it all. Several celebrities also attend the event, including Linda Blair (“The Exorcist”), Ray Wise (“Twin Peaks”) and rocker Dee Snider (Twisted Sister). The 2017 convention will be held November 17th-19th at the Chicago Schaumburg Marriott in Schaumburg, Ill. (click link below for more information).
Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com shot this Slideshow of Exclusive Portraits from the 2016 Days of the Dead event. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Joe Arce for HollywoodChicago.com.
DAYDEAD1: Rocker Alice Cooper DAYDEAD2: Alice Cooper poses with Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th series...
Chicago – The “Days of the Dead” convention is an annual event in Chicagoland and elsewhere, that brings together admirers of the horror film genre, cult movies enthusiasts, vendors, and panel discussions related to it all. Several celebrities also attend the event, including Linda Blair (“The Exorcist”), Ray Wise (“Twin Peaks”) and rocker Dee Snider (Twisted Sister). The 2017 convention will be held November 17th-19th at the Chicago Schaumburg Marriott in Schaumburg, Ill. (click link below for more information).
Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com shot this Slideshow of Exclusive Portraits from the 2016 Days of the Dead event. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Joe Arce for HollywoodChicago.com.
DAYDEAD1: Rocker Alice Cooper DAYDEAD2: Alice Cooper poses with Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th series...
- 10/14/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is no doubt the most famous wrestling organisation in the world. Formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the company has gone through many ups and downs before becoming the company it is today. In more recent years the company has branched out into other areas of entertainment, with their film making subsidiary WWE Studios providing film fans with a steady dose of no nonsense action, thriller and horror movies featuring a roster of their wrestlers in leading roles. The company had branched out into film making briefly in the latter part of the 1980’s with the unsuccessful No Hold Barred (1989), which was made under the Shane Distribution Company, named after owner Vince McMahon’s son. Mostly panned by film...
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- 9/8/2017
- Screen Anarchy
You can't see him, but now you can see a special edition for all the collectors out there of WWE 2K18! With all of it's John Cena goodness!
Professional Wrestling has had it's iconic performers over the years. From Hulk Hogan, to Ric Flair, to The Rock. One of the most iconic to go down in history will be the Dr. Thugganomics, Mr. Never Give Up himself, John Cena! As we celebrate 15 years of watching John Cena wow us in the ring, WWE is announcing the Cena (Nuff) Collectors Edition of WWE 2K18. If you didn't catch that, its the "Seen Enough" Edition.
With only 30,000 copies the Cena (Nuff) edition packed with an impressive collection of exclusive memorabilia and digital content. The Collectors Edition will pay homage to his distinct position as WWE’s most frequently cheered and booed personality. The WWE 2K18 Cena (Nuff) Edition will be available exclusively...
Professional Wrestling has had it's iconic performers over the years. From Hulk Hogan, to Ric Flair, to The Rock. One of the most iconic to go down in history will be the Dr. Thugganomics, Mr. Never Give Up himself, John Cena! As we celebrate 15 years of watching John Cena wow us in the ring, WWE is announcing the Cena (Nuff) Collectors Edition of WWE 2K18. If you didn't catch that, its the "Seen Enough" Edition.
With only 30,000 copies the Cena (Nuff) edition packed with an impressive collection of exclusive memorabilia and digital content. The Collectors Edition will pay homage to his distinct position as WWE’s most frequently cheered and booed personality. The WWE 2K18 Cena (Nuff) Edition will be available exclusively...
- 7/27/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
An iconic figure of brute force, wholesome values and exaggerated patriotism, the red-and-yellow bandana-wearing Hulk Hogan was a pop culture phenomenon throughout the’80s professional wrestling boom. The face of the World Wrestling Federation under Vince McMahon, Hogan (real name: Terry Bollea) was a childhood hero for many children of a certain age, bodyslamming giants and providing leg-drops to bad guys who threatened to disrupt the concept of a wholesome America. Things have changed. Hogan left the company several times over rampant steroid abuse scandals and larger paydays for other promotions, but he always returned for one final run to pay […]...
- 6/27/2017
- by Erik Luers
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Joe Koff’s pro wrestling promotion is no WWE, and that’s just the way he likes it. The Ring of Honor (Roh) chief operating officer prefers his product to the popular “Raw” and “SmackDown” stuff, as do many serious fans of the professional sport. While Koff’s version is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting — so, not exactly a mom-and-pop shop — it’s nowhere near the size of the former World Wrestling Federation. No one is, actually — and Koff will take his wrestling over Vince McMahon’s revenue, anyway. Though he certainly respects WWE, Koff doesn’t really approach those other guys as an actual rival,...
- 5/2/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
In the world of professional wrestling the word “retirement” is more or less a placeholder. I don’t care if a guy is in his mid 60s, if he gets the call from Vince McMahon to come back into the ring 9 times out of 10 these guys are going to make an appearance. While he didn’t return to the WWE, there was a Sting sighting over the weekend. Sting returned to the ring for Qatar Professional Wrestling. WrestlingInc.com reported that the Icon made an appearance at Qpw SuperSlam on Friday night. Sting did not wrestle, but did interfered in a match
WWE Hall Of Famer Sting Returns To The Ring at Qpw SuperSlam...
WWE Hall Of Famer Sting Returns To The Ring at Qpw SuperSlam...
- 5/1/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Even going off of only the stuff that the general public knows about him, Vince McMahon has led an interesting life. He’s the head of the WWE and the man who turned the World Wrestling Federation into a full-blown phenomenon, he’s somehow friends with our idiot president, and he could probably send a text message to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson whenever he wants and still get a response. That last bit alone makes his story worthy of a movie, and now Deadline is reporting that Sony and TriStar are developing a Vince McMahon biopic.
Called Pandemonium, the movie counts WWE Studios president Michael Luisi among its producers, which means it’s at least somewhat “official,” and it will be directed by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. Deadline says the movie will cover McMahon’s “ascension in the wrestling business,” but it doesn’t offer a lot of specific...
Called Pandemonium, the movie counts WWE Studios president Michael Luisi among its producers, which means it’s at least somewhat “official,” and it will be directed by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. Deadline says the movie will cover McMahon’s “ascension in the wrestling business,” but it doesn’t offer a lot of specific...
- 4/26/2017
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
When Chyna was found dead on April 20, 2016, the WWE rushed to pay tribute to the woman who blazed a trail for the Divas and other one-name-only stars to come. Billed in the 1990s as the "Ninth Wonder of the World" by what was then the World Wrestling Federation, Chyna achieved a new level of fame in that viscerally intense yet over-the-top and theatrically staged phenomenon that is professional wrestling. So of course her fellow stars, her former employer and many fans were heartbroken by the loss. But Chyna, who was born Joanie Marie Laurer and had also wrestled under the monikers Chyna Doll, Joanie Lee and Just Joanie, hadn't been in a ring for five years—and she hadn't been the...
- 4/21/2017
- E! Online
Jonathan Wisniski is best known for playing the elbow-dropping Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine -- and forming The Dream Team with Brutus Beefcake -- in the World Wrestling Federation back in the '80s. Guess what he looks like now! Read more...
- 3/31/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be 2016's Sexiest Man Alive, but he isn't forgetting where he came from.
The 44-year-old action star surprised his dad, Rocky Johnson, with a new car for Christmas.
Pic: Another Reason The Rock Is the Best -- He Gave His Uncle a Car for Christmas!
In an Instagram post on Friday, Dwayne described his dad as a "minimalist" who never asks for much, and then went on to share his father's heartbreaking story of overcoming all odds as a teenager in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, and raising one of the world's biggest movie stars.
"My dad's dad died when he was 13yrs old," he wrote. "That Christmas, my dad's mom had her new boyfriend over for Christmas dinner. Her boyfriend got drunk and pissed on the turkey. My dad went outside, got a shovel, drew a line in the snow and said if you cross that line I'll kill you. The drunk crossed...
The 44-year-old action star surprised his dad, Rocky Johnson, with a new car for Christmas.
Pic: Another Reason The Rock Is the Best -- He Gave His Uncle a Car for Christmas!
In an Instagram post on Friday, Dwayne described his dad as a "minimalist" who never asks for much, and then went on to share his father's heartbreaking story of overcoming all odds as a teenager in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, and raising one of the world's biggest movie stars.
"My dad's dad died when he was 13yrs old," he wrote. "That Christmas, my dad's mom had her new boyfriend over for Christmas dinner. Her boyfriend got drunk and pissed on the turkey. My dad went outside, got a shovel, drew a line in the snow and said if you cross that line I'll kill you. The drunk crossed...
- 12/30/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Former WWE star Chyna (real name Joan Marie Laurer) died on April 20 due to a combined effect of alcohol and drugs, Et confirms.
The official autopsy report obtained by Et states that Laurer had several substances in her system at the time of her death, including Ethanol, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Nordiazepam, Temazepam, Zolpidem, and Marijuana.
Watch: Former WWE Star Chyna's Cause of Death Being Investigated as Possible Overdose
According to the report, Laurer was found lying on her right side of her bed inside her Redondo Beach, California, apartment, where "there was a bloody purge on the pillow underneath her face."
"On Wednesday, April 4, 2016, the decedent's manager became concerned when she had not been on any social media outlets since Sunday," the Los Angeles County Coroner's office states in the report. "The manager arrived at the decedent's residence and entered through the closed but unlocked door. Once inside, he went into the decedent's bedroom, and he found...
The official autopsy report obtained by Et states that Laurer had several substances in her system at the time of her death, including Ethanol, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Nordiazepam, Temazepam, Zolpidem, and Marijuana.
Watch: Former WWE Star Chyna's Cause of Death Being Investigated as Possible Overdose
According to the report, Laurer was found lying on her right side of her bed inside her Redondo Beach, California, apartment, where "there was a bloody purge on the pillow underneath her face."
"On Wednesday, April 4, 2016, the decedent's manager became concerned when she had not been on any social media outlets since Sunday," the Los Angeles County Coroner's office states in the report. "The manager arrived at the decedent's residence and entered through the closed but unlocked door. Once inside, he went into the decedent's bedroom, and he found...
- 12/22/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
WWE legend Big Van Vader has informed his fans that he has less than two years to live.
The 61-year-old wrestler tweeted the news to his 32,000 followers on Monday, revealing that doctors diagnosed him with congestive heart failure.
Read: Mma Fighter Kimbo Slice Dies at 42
"Told by two heart doctors that my heart is wore out," he wrote. "I have been given less than two years to live. I am only now allowing this as part of my reality."
Vader, whose real name is Leon White, added that all his years in football and wrestling contributed to his illness.
Prior to joining World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1990, Vader played two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams in 1978 and 1979. He won Super Bowl Xiv with the team at the end of his second season, but was forced to retire due to a knee injury.
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After about five years in the WCW...
The 61-year-old wrestler tweeted the news to his 32,000 followers on Monday, revealing that doctors diagnosed him with congestive heart failure.
Read: Mma Fighter Kimbo Slice Dies at 42
"Told by two heart doctors that my heart is wore out," he wrote. "I have been given less than two years to live. I am only now allowing this as part of my reality."
Vader, whose real name is Leon White, added that all his years in football and wrestling contributed to his illness.
Prior to joining World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1990, Vader played two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams in 1978 and 1979. He won Super Bowl Xiv with the team at the end of his second season, but was forced to retire due to a knee injury.
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After about five years in the WCW...
- 11/15/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Roman Reigns was suspended by the WWE in June for violating the company’s talent wellness policy, but that’s not what has gotten a bunch of wrestling fans riled up. The WWE Superstar, whose real name is Joe Anoaʻi, is known for wearing signature body armor in the form of a reinforced vest that many followers think is conducive to cheating. A Change.org petition launched Tuesday is now campaigning to slap another ban on Reigns and his “illegal” gear. Also Read: Mr Fuji, WWE Hall of Famer, Dies at 82 “Roman Reigns has been systematically breaking the rules of...
- 9/2/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
A biopic based on the life and career of André the Giant (real name André Roussimoff) has entered the early stages of development, according to Variety.
Garnering full support from the family of the late, towering wrestler, the real-life drama will reportedly chronicle André’s remarkable life from the very beginning, when he spent his youth as a humble farm worker in the French Alps. From there, the wrestler and actor quite literally shot to fame, reaching an eye-watering height of 7ft 4in. Suffering from the rare condition of gigantism, André battled his way into World Wrestling Federation (now known simply as WWE) where he became a household name, before passing away at 46 years young due to congestive heart failure.
Bringing that tale to the big screen are Lion Forge Comics, working closely with Roussimoff’s daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, who will consult on the biopic as it adapts Brandon Easton’s graphic novel,...
Garnering full support from the family of the late, towering wrestler, the real-life drama will reportedly chronicle André’s remarkable life from the very beginning, when he spent his youth as a humble farm worker in the French Alps. From there, the wrestler and actor quite literally shot to fame, reaching an eye-watering height of 7ft 4in. Suffering from the rare condition of gigantism, André battled his way into World Wrestling Federation (now known simply as WWE) where he became a household name, before passing away at 46 years young due to congestive heart failure.
Bringing that tale to the big screen are Lion Forge Comics, working closely with Roussimoff’s daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, who will consult on the biopic as it adapts Brandon Easton’s graphic novel,...
- 5/10/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
I loved watching Andre The Giant wrestle when I was growing up! His most famous feud was with Hulk Hogan, which came to a head at WrestleMania III. It was also so great to see him land a lead role in The Princess Bride as Fezzik, a character that he beautifully brought to life on the big screen. I’ve been wondering when or if this man would ever get his own biopic and now it looks like it’s actually coming.
Lion Forge Comics and producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell have partnered to develop a feature film about the life of Andre “The Giant” Roussimoff. The film will be based on the authorized graphic novel biography that was published last year called, Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven.
The news comes from Variety who reports that Andre’s daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff will be a consultant on the...
Lion Forge Comics and producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell have partnered to develop a feature film about the life of Andre “The Giant” Roussimoff. The film will be based on the authorized graphic novel biography that was published last year called, Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven.
The news comes from Variety who reports that Andre’s daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff will be a consultant on the...
- 5/10/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Professional wrestling has had several moments. Moments when it crossed over into the mainstream and became a temporary part of the greater pop culture consciousness. While many folks may recall The Attitude Era, that gave the world stars like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, there was arguably no bigger zeitgeist moment for professional wrestling than the Rock n Wrestling Connection era. That period, which lasted from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s gave us Hulk Hogan, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, and- of course- the legendary Andre The Giant.
Andre The Giant (real name Andre Roussimoff) was an integral part of that boom. He was a crossover star and an ambassador for the industry. If you knew nothing about wrestling, you still knew who Andre The Giant was. He even appeared in the beloved 80s cult classic, The Princess Bride, which helped cement...
Andre The Giant (real name Andre Roussimoff) was an integral part of that boom. He was a crossover star and an ambassador for the industry. If you knew nothing about wrestling, you still knew who Andre The Giant was. He even appeared in the beloved 80s cult classic, The Princess Bride, which helped cement...
- 5/10/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
An André the Giant biopic is in the works. With the support of André René Roussimoff‘s daughter, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, the bio film will depict the late “Eighth Wonder of the World’s” life and career in the World Wrestling Federation. Based on the graphic novel André the Giant: Closer to Heaven, the project currently doesn’t have a director or screenwriter […]
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- 5/10/2016
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
Film will follow the wrestler and actor, who died in 1993, from his youth to the height of his fame as a World Wrestling Federation star
A biopic of the wrestler André the Giant is to move into production with the full backing of the battling 7ft 4in behemoth’s family, reports Variety.
The film will follow the life of the wrestler and actor André Roussimoff, from his youth as a farm worker in the French Alps to the height of his fame as a hugely popular combatant for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s.
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A biopic of the wrestler André the Giant is to move into production with the full backing of the battling 7ft 4in behemoth’s family, reports Variety.
The film will follow the life of the wrestler and actor André Roussimoff, from his youth as a farm worker in the French Alps to the height of his fame as a hugely popular combatant for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s.
Continue reading...
- 5/10/2016
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Film will follow the wrestler and actor, who died in 1993, from his youth to the height of his fame as a World Wrestling Federation star
A biopic of the wrestler André the Giant is to move into production with the full backing of the battling 7ft 4in behemoth’s family, reports Variety.
The film will follow the life of the wrestler and actor André Roussimoff, from his youth as a farm worker in the French Alps to the height of his fame as a hugely popular combatant for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s.
Continue reading...
A biopic of the wrestler André the Giant is to move into production with the full backing of the battling 7ft 4in behemoth’s family, reports Variety.
The film will follow the life of the wrestler and actor André Roussimoff, from his youth as a farm worker in the French Alps to the height of his fame as a hugely popular combatant for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s.
Continue reading...
- 5/10/2016
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
While most biopics try to tell larger than life tales, the story of Andre "The Giant" Roussimoff is one that is hard to beat. His stature was only exceeded by his reputation, as both a wrestling legend in the World Wrestling Federation and an actor in such classics as The Princess Bride. Now his story of extreme fame, and his secret pain, is about to be brought onto the big screen . all thanks to his daughter. Variety broke the news today that Andre's daughter, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, is helping the biography, Andre the Giant: Closer To Heaven, become a motion picture. Under the guidance of production house Stone Village, which is run by producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell, the 2015 graphic novel detailing the life and times of the man more simply known as "Andre the Giant" is on a bit of a fast track to production. Which leaves a...
- 5/10/2016
- cinemablend.com
Lion Forge Comics and producers Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell are all teaming up to develop a feature film about the life of iconic pro wrestler Andre 'The Giant' Roussimoff.
Roussimoff's daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff will consult and has assigned the exclusive rights for Brandon Easton's authorized graphic novel biography of the man entitled 'Closer to Heaven' to the producers.
The story recounts the wrestler's life from his earliest days working on the family farm in France along with the rise of professional wrestling itself through the World Wrestling Federation, due in large part to Andre the Giant's celebrity.
In addition to his wrestling career, Roussimoff played a key role in Rob Reiner's 1987 fantasy comedy "The Princess Bride".
Source: Variety...
Roussimoff's daughter Robin Christensen-Roussimoff will consult and has assigned the exclusive rights for Brandon Easton's authorized graphic novel biography of the man entitled 'Closer to Heaven' to the producers.
The story recounts the wrestler's life from his earliest days working on the family farm in France along with the rise of professional wrestling itself through the World Wrestling Federation, due in large part to Andre the Giant's celebrity.
In addition to his wrestling career, Roussimoff played a key role in Rob Reiner's 1987 fantasy comedy "The Princess Bride".
Source: Variety...
- 5/9/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Redondo Beach, Calif. – She was an actress, model, bodybuilder and even adult film star, but Chyna – Aka Joanie Laurer – will always be remembered as the “Ninth Wonder of the World” during her undefeated reign as World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Woman’s Champion and gender crossover WWF Intercontinental Champion. She was found dead on April 20th, 2016, in her Redondo Beach (California) home at the age of 45.
WWF Legend Chyna in Chicagoland, November 21st, 2015
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Chyna was born in upstate New York, and graduated college in 1992 with a major in Spanish Literature. After a stint in the Peace Corps, she jumped around in a number of jobs, while competing in bodybuilding competitions. After joining a training facility, her first wrestling gig occurred in 1995, and joined the WWF in 1997.
Her schtick became wrestling against men, and she became the first woman to qualify for...
WWF Legend Chyna in Chicagoland, November 21st, 2015
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Chyna was born in upstate New York, and graduated college in 1992 with a major in Spanish Literature. After a stint in the Peace Corps, she jumped around in a number of jobs, while competing in bodybuilding competitions. After joining a training facility, her first wrestling gig occurred in 1995, and joined the WWF in 1997.
Her schtick became wrestling against men, and she became the first woman to qualify for...
- 4/21/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Former WWE legend Chyna, real name Joanie Laurer, has died aged 45.
The sportswoman was found at a property in Redondo Beach, California, on Wednesday evening (April 20), with police called at around 7.30pm.
Her passing was confirmed with a statement on Chyna's official Twitter account, which read: "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her."
According to TMZ.com, officers are now investigating Laurer's passing as a potential overdose, due to her history with drug addiction.
She battled her demons for years and even made an appearance on reality show Celebrity Rehab back in 2008.
Laurer first made a name for herself when she joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), as it was then called, back in 1997. She performed under the...
The sportswoman was found at a property in Redondo Beach, California, on Wednesday evening (April 20), with police called at around 7.30pm.
Her passing was confirmed with a statement on Chyna's official Twitter account, which read: "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her."
According to TMZ.com, officers are now investigating Laurer's passing as a potential overdose, due to her history with drug addiction.
She battled her demons for years and even made an appearance on reality show Celebrity Rehab back in 2008.
Laurer first made a name for herself when she joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), as it was then called, back in 1997. She performed under the...
- 4/21/2016
- GossipCenter
WWE.com
It could be argued that of all the men and women to compete at WrestleMania, it is Bret Hart’s career that is most clearly represented and showcased through the event. ‘The Excellence of Execution’ started out with the World Wrestling Federation in 1984, and over the next 13 years would rise from tag team standout to in-ring general to the overall face of the company.
His WrestleMania record mimics this. Although he missed the first WrestleMania, Hart performed at every following WrestleMania up until WrestleMania Xiv, by which time he had jumped ship to World Championship Wrestling following the infamous Montreal Screwjob. It would be over a decade before he returned to the company, which also included one last WrestleMania ‘match’, although the use of that term is fairly liberal in this example.
His WrestleMania record is also one of wildly diverging match quality, as you will find out by reading on.
It could be argued that of all the men and women to compete at WrestleMania, it is Bret Hart’s career that is most clearly represented and showcased through the event. ‘The Excellence of Execution’ started out with the World Wrestling Federation in 1984, and over the next 13 years would rise from tag team standout to in-ring general to the overall face of the company.
His WrestleMania record mimics this. Although he missed the first WrestleMania, Hart performed at every following WrestleMania up until WrestleMania Xiv, by which time he had jumped ship to World Championship Wrestling following the infamous Montreal Screwjob. It would be over a decade before he returned to the company, which also included one last WrestleMania ‘match’, although the use of that term is fairly liberal in this example.
His WrestleMania record is also one of wildly diverging match quality, as you will find out by reading on.
- 3/31/2016
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE have revealed that former wrestling manager Slick will be the man to induct The Big Boss Man into the WWE Hall Of Fame.
A memorable character from the 80s, Slick managed the Boss Man for his first couple of years in WWF. Nicknamed “The Doctor Of Style”, the storyline went that Slick brought the former corrections officer from Cobb County, Georgia to deliver hard times to the World Wrestling Federation.
After a successful run as a singles competitor, Slick would then pair Boss Man with Akeem to form the gigantic tag team, The Twin Towers. Their partnership would come to an end in 1990, when Slick attempted to sell the Boss Man’s services to The Million Dollar Man.
Also set to be inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 this weekend are;
Sting – to be inducted By Ric Flair
The Godfather – to be inducted by...
WWE have revealed that former wrestling manager Slick will be the man to induct The Big Boss Man into the WWE Hall Of Fame.
A memorable character from the 80s, Slick managed the Boss Man for his first couple of years in WWF. Nicknamed “The Doctor Of Style”, the storyline went that Slick brought the former corrections officer from Cobb County, Georgia to deliver hard times to the World Wrestling Federation.
After a successful run as a singles competitor, Slick would then pair Boss Man with Akeem to form the gigantic tag team, The Twin Towers. Their partnership would come to an end in 1990, when Slick attempted to sell the Boss Man’s services to The Million Dollar Man.
Also set to be inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 this weekend are;
Sting – to be inducted By Ric Flair
The Godfather – to be inducted by...
- 3/28/2016
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Standing there adorned in his cape and crown, the 1995 King Of The Ring winner soaked up boos from the World Wrestling Federation’s fans. ‘King’ Mabel had been crowned, defeating the likes of The Undertaker and Savio Vega on his way to becoming only the third ‘King’ in the history of the event on pay-per-view. There was only one major problem, fans weren’t booing because they detested Mabel as a top heel, they were jeering because they hated the idea of him being in main events.
People recoiled instantly at the mere thought of seeing Mabel vs. Diesel at that year’s SummerSlam. Previous King Of The Ring winners like Bret Hart and Owen Hart had seemed deserved, due to their incredible skill inside the ring. Mabel was simply an extremely large man, a physical attribute Vince McMahon seemed to think would be enough to explain why he was headlining.
Standing there adorned in his cape and crown, the 1995 King Of The Ring winner soaked up boos from the World Wrestling Federation’s fans. ‘King’ Mabel had been crowned, defeating the likes of The Undertaker and Savio Vega on his way to becoming only the third ‘King’ in the history of the event on pay-per-view. There was only one major problem, fans weren’t booing because they detested Mabel as a top heel, they were jeering because they hated the idea of him being in main events.
People recoiled instantly at the mere thought of seeing Mabel vs. Diesel at that year’s SummerSlam. Previous King Of The Ring winners like Bret Hart and Owen Hart had seemed deserved, due to their incredible skill inside the ring. Mabel was simply an extremely large man, a physical attribute Vince McMahon seemed to think would be enough to explain why he was headlining.
- 3/17/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Bret “Hitman” Hart began his career in his father’s Stampede Wrestling promotion, before achieving global superstardom in the World Wrestling Federation in the ’80’s and ’90’s. His no-nonsense attitude, and the legitimacy that came with being a Hart Brother from the infamous family Dungeon enabled Bret to bypass the cartoon gimmicks that were handed out to his WWF colleagues.
And so, while his peers on the WWF roster were saddled with ludicrous personas (such as the gifted Terry Taylor being made to cluck and strut as The Red Rooster), Bret was able to sidestep all of the cornball nonsense and continually be presented as a serious athlete.
Forget the multiple championship wins, being presented simply as a wrestler in Vince McMahon’s 80’s universe,was perhaps Bret’s greatest accomplishment.
That being said, even a guy as respected and decorated as ‘the Hitman’ would still occasionally find...
Bret “Hitman” Hart began his career in his father’s Stampede Wrestling promotion, before achieving global superstardom in the World Wrestling Federation in the ’80’s and ’90’s. His no-nonsense attitude, and the legitimacy that came with being a Hart Brother from the infamous family Dungeon enabled Bret to bypass the cartoon gimmicks that were handed out to his WWF colleagues.
And so, while his peers on the WWF roster were saddled with ludicrous personas (such as the gifted Terry Taylor being made to cluck and strut as The Red Rooster), Bret was able to sidestep all of the cornball nonsense and continually be presented as a serious athlete.
Forget the multiple championship wins, being presented simply as a wrestler in Vince McMahon’s 80’s universe,was perhaps Bret’s greatest accomplishment.
That being said, even a guy as respected and decorated as ‘the Hitman’ would still occasionally find...
- 3/16/2016
- by Daniel Donnelly
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
May, 1995 was the month when the then-World Wrestling Federation decided to go monthly with their pay-per-view specials. The previous year, only Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King Of The Ring, SummerSlam and Survivor Series had been on PPV, but they were soon joined by the In Your House series. This allowed Vince McMahon to offer fans cut-price events which would help fill in the gaps between the major shows.
Over time, the idea of monthly pay-per-view would prove to be a success, but it’d take the WWF audience a while to warm up to the concept. The cheaper In Your House shows were two hours in length, shorter than the three afforded to the regular supershows. They came across as lower rent too, but that didn’t mean there couldn’t be awesome matches for fans who did tune in to enjoy.
Eventually, the In Your House branding lessened,...
May, 1995 was the month when the then-World Wrestling Federation decided to go monthly with their pay-per-view specials. The previous year, only Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King Of The Ring, SummerSlam and Survivor Series had been on PPV, but they were soon joined by the In Your House series. This allowed Vince McMahon to offer fans cut-price events which would help fill in the gaps between the major shows.
Over time, the idea of monthly pay-per-view would prove to be a success, but it’d take the WWF audience a while to warm up to the concept. The cheaper In Your House shows were two hours in length, shorter than the three afforded to the regular supershows. They came across as lower rent too, but that didn’t mean there couldn’t be awesome matches for fans who did tune in to enjoy.
Eventually, the In Your House branding lessened,...
- 2/26/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE
As the World Wrestling Federation settled into the decade of the nineties, the company would face multiple obstacles that jeopardised its status as the premier entertainment juggernaut it had been in the 80s, as well as the success of its biggest show of the year, WrestleMania.
Federal investigations, staunch competition, ageing talents, and the desperate need to create new superstars all contributed to the would-be decline of the second decade of WrestleMania, making the event slip a bit in terms of prestige.
In addition, the venues had changed from 50,000+ seat open stadiums to smaller arenas that might seat 20,000 max. Despite the decline, WrestleMania still produced some very memorable stories from this time period, but, like the first ten shows, there are a number of things that took place behind-the-scenes that aren’t as well known.
Recently, in 20 Things You Didn’t Know About WrestleMania (1985-1994), the secret stories from...
As the World Wrestling Federation settled into the decade of the nineties, the company would face multiple obstacles that jeopardised its status as the premier entertainment juggernaut it had been in the 80s, as well as the success of its biggest show of the year, WrestleMania.
Federal investigations, staunch competition, ageing talents, and the desperate need to create new superstars all contributed to the would-be decline of the second decade of WrestleMania, making the event slip a bit in terms of prestige.
In addition, the venues had changed from 50,000+ seat open stadiums to smaller arenas that might seat 20,000 max. Despite the decline, WrestleMania still produced some very memorable stories from this time period, but, like the first ten shows, there are a number of things that took place behind-the-scenes that aren’t as well known.
Recently, in 20 Things You Didn’t Know About WrestleMania (1985-1994), the secret stories from...
- 2/18/2016
- by Matt Davis
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
When people talk about the World Wrestling Federation’s New Generation Era, many fans will argue about when exactly the era started.
In my eyes, it began once the majority of the 1980’s acts like Jake Roberts, Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and others parted ways with the company. Following the exodus, WWF then debuted Monday Night Raw in prime time in January of 1993 and would air vignettes about the ‘New Generation’ of WWF stars.
Performers like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon were championed on television as being the new faces of the company. Due to this era not being commercially successful, a lot of great matches have unfortunately been forgotten, while only the major pay per-view encounters have seem to have stood the test of time.
There are great bouts that people still regularly discuss, like The Heartbreak Kid and Razor Ramon Ladder Match from WrestleMania X...
When people talk about the World Wrestling Federation’s New Generation Era, many fans will argue about when exactly the era started.
In my eyes, it began once the majority of the 1980’s acts like Jake Roberts, Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and others parted ways with the company. Following the exodus, WWF then debuted Monday Night Raw in prime time in January of 1993 and would air vignettes about the ‘New Generation’ of WWF stars.
Performers like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon were championed on television as being the new faces of the company. Due to this era not being commercially successful, a lot of great matches have unfortunately been forgotten, while only the major pay per-view encounters have seem to have stood the test of time.
There are great bouts that people still regularly discuss, like The Heartbreak Kid and Razor Ramon Ladder Match from WrestleMania X...
- 2/17/2016
- by Kenny McIntosh
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Going into 1990, the then-World Wrestling Federation was running on the fumes of the last vestiges of the Rock ‘n Wrestling Era, the days of Hulkamania slowly coming to an end. Faced with a number of damaging scandals, the WWF limped into the ill-conceived ‘New Generation’, in which Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and Diesel led a motley crew of technicolor cartoon characters through watered-down programming. With the breakout of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s defiant act, the Attitude Era lay just beyond the muck, and would bring Vince McMahon’s empire back to global prominence.
It’s sometimes hard to fathom that these three eras could have possibly run concurrently, where Hulk Hogan’s fifth WWF Championship reign took place a mere four years before Austin bled out all over the Rosemont Horizon in an astonishing showcase. The 1990s saw the World Wrestling Federation take many forms, and...
Going into 1990, the then-World Wrestling Federation was running on the fumes of the last vestiges of the Rock ‘n Wrestling Era, the days of Hulkamania slowly coming to an end. Faced with a number of damaging scandals, the WWF limped into the ill-conceived ‘New Generation’, in which Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and Diesel led a motley crew of technicolor cartoon characters through watered-down programming. With the breakout of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s defiant act, the Attitude Era lay just beyond the muck, and would bring Vince McMahon’s empire back to global prominence.
It’s sometimes hard to fathom that these three eras could have possibly run concurrently, where Hulk Hogan’s fifth WWF Championship reign took place a mere four years before Austin bled out all over the Rosemont Horizon in an astonishing showcase. The 1990s saw the World Wrestling Federation take many forms, and...
- 2/2/2016
- by Justin Henry
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Since the beginning of 1993, Monday Night Raw has been the flagship program in the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the years, the show has been witness to many of the biggest names to ever work in the pro wrestling industry, and has provided fans with countless hours of memorable matches and moments.
Often, some of the most entertaining segments have also been the most wacky and ‘out there’. WWE relies on strong performances to drive the non-wrestling narrative of each episode of the show, something which has led to the incredible skits featured on this very list.
On the most recent edition of the show, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson came out of nowhere to deliver one of the most unpredictably exciting portions of Raw in quite some time. Analysing the history of the program reveals that there have been similar ‘takeover’ moments, ones which only made...
Since the beginning of 1993, Monday Night Raw has been the flagship program in the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the years, the show has been witness to many of the biggest names to ever work in the pro wrestling industry, and has provided fans with countless hours of memorable matches and moments.
Often, some of the most entertaining segments have also been the most wacky and ‘out there’. WWE relies on strong performances to drive the non-wrestling narrative of each episode of the show, something which has led to the incredible skits featured on this very list.
On the most recent edition of the show, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson came out of nowhere to deliver one of the most unpredictably exciting portions of Raw in quite some time. Analysing the history of the program reveals that there have been similar ‘takeover’ moments, ones which only made...
- 1/26/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The professional wrestling world lost another member over this past weekend, as former WWE (then WWF) superstar “Iron” Mike Sharpe passed away. He was 64 years old.
WWE.com confirmed the news Monday.
Sharpe, whose father and uncle wrestled professionally as a tag team in the 50s, began training at the age of 25, under Dewey Robertson, and made his debut back in 1973. The Hamilton, Ontario native would wrestle for numerous Canadian promotions including Gene Kiniski’s Nwa All-Star Wrestling, and also appeared in Mid-South wrestling, winning a couple of belts after moving to Louisiana.
He signed with the then-wwf in 1983, calling himself “Canada’s Greatest Athlete” and wearing a trademark black arm brace supposedly covering up an injury that just never seemed to heal – and which doubled as a hiding spot for foreign objects he could then sneak into matches.
Sharpe actually fought for the World Wrestling Federation championship...
The professional wrestling world lost another member over this past weekend, as former WWE (then WWF) superstar “Iron” Mike Sharpe passed away. He was 64 years old.
WWE.com confirmed the news Monday.
Sharpe, whose father and uncle wrestled professionally as a tag team in the 50s, began training at the age of 25, under Dewey Robertson, and made his debut back in 1973. The Hamilton, Ontario native would wrestle for numerous Canadian promotions including Gene Kiniski’s Nwa All-Star Wrestling, and also appeared in Mid-South wrestling, winning a couple of belts after moving to Louisiana.
He signed with the then-wwf in 1983, calling himself “Canada’s Greatest Athlete” and wearing a trademark black arm brace supposedly covering up an injury that just never seemed to heal – and which doubled as a hiding spot for foreign objects he could then sneak into matches.
Sharpe actually fought for the World Wrestling Federation championship...
- 1/19/2016
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
WWE Superstar “Iron” Mike Sharpe died on Sunday in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. He was 64. The former professional wrestler was discovered in his apartment, according to multiple media reports. He had been dealing with several health ailments recently including a back injury suffered in 2007, which largely confined him to a wheelchair. After growing up in California before moving to Canada, Sharpe wrestled all over the world, mostly for the then-World Wrestling Federation (now the WWE) and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Also Read: Jon Stewart Smashes John Cena With Chair, Stephen Amell Debuts at WWE SummerSlam (Video) He wrestled in 168 documented matches,...
- 1/19/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
WWE.com
The ‘Attitude’ Era was something which proved incredibly fruitful for Vince McMahon and the then-World Wrestling Federation. In fact, that particular era was the most financially successful (not to mention creatively exciting) period in WWE history. For that very reason, it’s still talked about fondly today, because fans often reflect that so many things that made the era enthralling are missing from the current product.
When looking back over events during that time, it’s sometimes striking to find out that pretty much everybody on the roster had some sense of purpose. Almost to a man and woman, everyone was over with the core fan base, which is really quite extraordinary. Vince Russo, a chief writer during the height of the era, later noted that he and his team aimed to give every wrestler some kind of character to aid their efforts and get them over.
The ‘Attitude’ Era was something which proved incredibly fruitful for Vince McMahon and the then-World Wrestling Federation. In fact, that particular era was the most financially successful (not to mention creatively exciting) period in WWE history. For that very reason, it’s still talked about fondly today, because fans often reflect that so many things that made the era enthralling are missing from the current product.
When looking back over events during that time, it’s sometimes striking to find out that pretty much everybody on the roster had some sense of purpose. Almost to a man and woman, everyone was over with the core fan base, which is really quite extraordinary. Vince Russo, a chief writer during the height of the era, later noted that he and his team aimed to give every wrestler some kind of character to aid their efforts and get them over.
- 1/12/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
In the 1980s, Vince McMahon and his World Wrestling Federation were untouchable. With the assistance of the phenomenon known as Hulkamania, they’d won the race to go national, beating the Nwa and the Awa down in the process and stealing so much of the latter’s talent that the one-time biggest wrestling promotion in America was forced to close down.
The 1990s, however, saw creative stagnation and some of the worst wrestling television in history… until World Championship Wrestling began to beat the WWF in the ratings, turning a skirmish into a full-fledged Monday Night War. Revitalised by a newfound Attitude, Mr. McMahon and his pet Rattlesnake saw off the competition once again. Riding high, with an indomitable market share and no rivals left in the wrestling business, they’d never be so complacent as to drop the ball like that again… right?
Rewind. In 1976, 20th Century...
In the 1980s, Vince McMahon and his World Wrestling Federation were untouchable. With the assistance of the phenomenon known as Hulkamania, they’d won the race to go national, beating the Nwa and the Awa down in the process and stealing so much of the latter’s talent that the one-time biggest wrestling promotion in America was forced to close down.
The 1990s, however, saw creative stagnation and some of the worst wrestling television in history… until World Championship Wrestling began to beat the WWF in the ratings, turning a skirmish into a full-fledged Monday Night War. Revitalised by a newfound Attitude, Mr. McMahon and his pet Rattlesnake saw off the competition once again. Riding high, with an indomitable market share and no rivals left in the wrestling business, they’d never be so complacent as to drop the ball like that again… right?
Rewind. In 1976, 20th Century...
- 1/10/2016
- by Ben Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
After charting the fashion crimes by The Undertaker and Vince McMahon in previous articles, it seemed only natural that next on the catwalk would be the COO of WWE himself, Triple H. Paul Levesque has wrestled since the early 1990’s and since his debut in the World Wrestling Federation in 1995, he’s gone through a lot of drastic transformations.
Triple H has had some horrendous looks over the years so it’s been hard to narrow it down to just 10. There’s been a lot more leather and latex involved in his performance that you should see on most pro wrestlers but most of the time, The Game manages to pull it off.
Please note WhatCulture.com does not endorses any of the outfits that Mr Helmsley decided would be a good idea to wear in public…
10. The Blueblood Look WWE.com
In the mid 1990’s, everything was changing – music,...
After charting the fashion crimes by The Undertaker and Vince McMahon in previous articles, it seemed only natural that next on the catwalk would be the COO of WWE himself, Triple H. Paul Levesque has wrestled since the early 1990’s and since his debut in the World Wrestling Federation in 1995, he’s gone through a lot of drastic transformations.
Triple H has had some horrendous looks over the years so it’s been hard to narrow it down to just 10. There’s been a lot more leather and latex involved in his performance that you should see on most pro wrestlers but most of the time, The Game manages to pull it off.
Please note WhatCulture.com does not endorses any of the outfits that Mr Helmsley decided would be a good idea to wear in public…
10. The Blueblood Look WWE.com
In the mid 1990’s, everything was changing – music,...
- 1/2/2016
- by Kenny McIntosh
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
1995 was not a good year for the World Wrestling Federation. Across the board, business was down, and creative ideas were at an all-time low. Still reeling from the effects of a steroid-related trial which nearly put him in jail in the early-1990’s, Vince McMahon had no idea how to successfully transition his business away from names like Hulk Hogan and the musclebound beasts of before.
It was reasoned that smaller, more realistic workers like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were the future. Even so, McMahon still wanted to maintain the cartoon-like carnival atmosphere of the WWF he had fostered, which is precisely why he wheeled out countless hokey gimmicks like Mantaur and Kwang. Post-Hogan, Vince dubbed his product the ‘New Generation’, something which would last right up until the advent of the more successful ‘Attitude’ Era.
The then-wwf was a struggling entity, one which had lost a lot of shine.
1995 was not a good year for the World Wrestling Federation. Across the board, business was down, and creative ideas were at an all-time low. Still reeling from the effects of a steroid-related trial which nearly put him in jail in the early-1990’s, Vince McMahon had no idea how to successfully transition his business away from names like Hulk Hogan and the musclebound beasts of before.
It was reasoned that smaller, more realistic workers like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were the future. Even so, McMahon still wanted to maintain the cartoon-like carnival atmosphere of the WWF he had fostered, which is precisely why he wheeled out countless hokey gimmicks like Mantaur and Kwang. Post-Hogan, Vince dubbed his product the ‘New Generation’, something which would last right up until the advent of the more successful ‘Attitude’ Era.
The then-wwf was a struggling entity, one which had lost a lot of shine.
- 12/30/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Creatively, World Wrestling Entertainment have been a company in a rut for years. It’s unfair to levy the accusation that nothing the promotion does is entertaining, because that’s not strictly true. Over the years, Vince McMahon’s brain trust has enabled fans to enjoy countless hours of matches and moments. However, they’ve also booked a whole load of nonsense at times too.
2015 was no different from most other years, there were good moments and there were bad. Unfortunately, comparisons have been made between the past 12 months and the events of 1995, when the then-World Wrestling Federation found itself at a creative crossroads. There are parallels, such as sagging ratings, a clear lack of bankable headline talent, and throwing things at walls to see what might stick.
This article aims to explore 10 of the worst creative decisions made by the writing team throughout 2015. A lot of...
Creatively, World Wrestling Entertainment have been a company in a rut for years. It’s unfair to levy the accusation that nothing the promotion does is entertaining, because that’s not strictly true. Over the years, Vince McMahon’s brain trust has enabled fans to enjoy countless hours of matches and moments. However, they’ve also booked a whole load of nonsense at times too.
2015 was no different from most other years, there were good moments and there were bad. Unfortunately, comparisons have been made between the past 12 months and the events of 1995, when the then-World Wrestling Federation found itself at a creative crossroads. There are parallels, such as sagging ratings, a clear lack of bankable headline talent, and throwing things at walls to see what might stick.
This article aims to explore 10 of the worst creative decisions made by the writing team throughout 2015. A lot of...
- 12/28/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Known as the Legion Of Doom when working in the World Wrestling Federation, Hawk and Animal were also commonly referred to as The Road Warriors. Throughout their respective careers, both men were almost-constantly linked with one another. Arguably, they didn’t have as much success in the WWF as they earlier had in the Nwa and elsewhere, but they’re still a memorable team for many fans from the early-1990’s.
As tough as they were, one member of the tandem didn’t always have the strongest stomach. This article features one fact relating to that weakness, and it makes for a highly entertaining story. That’s what this list is all about, providing 10 different pro wrestling related facts that even the most hardcore of grappling fans may not have known about last week.
Joining The Road Warriors are the likes of Rey Mysterio, Finn Balor and Bill Goldberg.
Known as the Legion Of Doom when working in the World Wrestling Federation, Hawk and Animal were also commonly referred to as The Road Warriors. Throughout their respective careers, both men were almost-constantly linked with one another. Arguably, they didn’t have as much success in the WWF as they earlier had in the Nwa and elsewhere, but they’re still a memorable team for many fans from the early-1990’s.
As tough as they were, one member of the tandem didn’t always have the strongest stomach. This article features one fact relating to that weakness, and it makes for a highly entertaining story. That’s what this list is all about, providing 10 different pro wrestling related facts that even the most hardcore of grappling fans may not have known about last week.
Joining The Road Warriors are the likes of Rey Mysterio, Finn Balor and Bill Goldberg.
- 12/18/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
Chris Pallies is best known for playing the ruff and tumble wrestling villain King Kong Bundy -- and even went head-to-head with Hulk Hogan during the WrestleMania II title fight -- in the heyday of the World Wrestling Federation. Guess what he looks like now! Read more...
- 12/8/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
WWE.com
Professional wrestling relies on the people involved in it working well together. Despite the fact that many wrestlers have carried others to good matches, the industry generally works best when both performers are on the same page. Aside from the obvious scientific meaning, the definition of ‘chemistry’ dictates the ‘complex emotional or psychological interaction between people’.
As many fans have come to realise, pro wrestling can be a cut-throat industry. Chemistry which could have been great has therefore been spoiled by things happening behind the scenes. Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels is perfectly indicative of that point. Even though the pair did have enjoyable matches, they were all-too-often distracted by their fraught relationship in reality, meaning the fantasy wasn’t perhaps quite as good as it could have been.
More cheerfully, the pairings listed in this article didn’t suffer from the same problem. This list aims to...
Professional wrestling relies on the people involved in it working well together. Despite the fact that many wrestlers have carried others to good matches, the industry generally works best when both performers are on the same page. Aside from the obvious scientific meaning, the definition of ‘chemistry’ dictates the ‘complex emotional or psychological interaction between people’.
As many fans have come to realise, pro wrestling can be a cut-throat industry. Chemistry which could have been great has therefore been spoiled by things happening behind the scenes. Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels is perfectly indicative of that point. Even though the pair did have enjoyable matches, they were all-too-often distracted by their fraught relationship in reality, meaning the fantasy wasn’t perhaps quite as good as it could have been.
More cheerfully, the pairings listed in this article didn’t suffer from the same problem. This list aims to...
- 12/1/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
It has often been said that sports-entertainment is a cyclical business. If a storyline or an angle or match type worked, you better believe you will see it again. The same can be said for the superstars and characters that are presented. While not always obvious, many of the most successful and fondly remembered characters in professional wrestling history contained some sort of foundation or shared similarity with a superstar that came before.
In the 1980s, the World Wrestling Federation became a big part of pop culture in large part due to Hulk Hogan and the Rock-n-Wrestling Connection. During the rise of the WWF, there were several outlandish characters introduced. From Jake “The Snake” Roberts to the Gobbledy Gooker, the WWF seemed to have every type of character imaginable during its earlier years. As time went on, these gimmicks grew to be somewhat lame (like the Gooker...
It has often been said that sports-entertainment is a cyclical business. If a storyline or an angle or match type worked, you better believe you will see it again. The same can be said for the superstars and characters that are presented. While not always obvious, many of the most successful and fondly remembered characters in professional wrestling history contained some sort of foundation or shared similarity with a superstar that came before.
In the 1980s, the World Wrestling Federation became a big part of pop culture in large part due to Hulk Hogan and the Rock-n-Wrestling Connection. During the rise of the WWF, there were several outlandish characters introduced. From Jake “The Snake” Roberts to the Gobbledy Gooker, the WWF seemed to have every type of character imaginable during its earlier years. As time went on, these gimmicks grew to be somewhat lame (like the Gooker...
- 11/21/2015
- by Matt Davis
- Obsessed with Film
© Luis Guerra Jr/©2007 Phil Ramey/RameyPix/Corbis
They say history is written by the victors: the idea being that it’s only the last man standing who’s left to tell the tale of what happened.
Well, the history of professional wrestling in the Us isn’t really any different. The majority of casual Western wrestling fans in today’s market are, for better or worse, WWE fans, who’ve grown up with WWE’s subtle revisionist history as the truth, despite the efforts of genuine wrestling historians to correct matters.
Now, Vince McMahon is many things: a self-made man, a self-promoter par excellence… but a genius he is not, and he never has been. This isn’t one of those articles that decries the current state of the WWE product and bemoans that the Vincent Kennedy McMahon of old isn’t still here to save it. I’m saying...
They say history is written by the victors: the idea being that it’s only the last man standing who’s left to tell the tale of what happened.
Well, the history of professional wrestling in the Us isn’t really any different. The majority of casual Western wrestling fans in today’s market are, for better or worse, WWE fans, who’ve grown up with WWE’s subtle revisionist history as the truth, despite the efforts of genuine wrestling historians to correct matters.
Now, Vince McMahon is many things: a self-made man, a self-promoter par excellence… but a genius he is not, and he never has been. This isn’t one of those articles that decries the current state of the WWE product and bemoans that the Vincent Kennedy McMahon of old isn’t still here to save it. I’m saying...
- 10/20/2015
- by Ben Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The current WWE product takes quite the bashing from the online wrestling fan community. Often, such criticisms are wholly justified, because people simply aren’t feeling entertained often enough. However, the advent of the WWE Network has made it possible to look back to an altogether darker time. The period in question is the WWF ‘New Generation’ era from the mid-1990’s.
For a lot of younger fans, it may be impossible to imagine the roster being any lighter on star power than it is now. Today, WWE are struggling to create genuine, money-making main event stars that fans wish to pay money to watch. The situation now is nothing compared to 1994-1997, when the ‘New Generation’ was all the rage. A new marketing ploy by Vince McMahon to combat the sagging ratings, the ‘New Generation’ was supposed to make the federation look hip.
A lot of the ‘older generation’ stars,...
The current WWE product takes quite the bashing from the online wrestling fan community. Often, such criticisms are wholly justified, because people simply aren’t feeling entertained often enough. However, the advent of the WWE Network has made it possible to look back to an altogether darker time. The period in question is the WWF ‘New Generation’ era from the mid-1990’s.
For a lot of younger fans, it may be impossible to imagine the roster being any lighter on star power than it is now. Today, WWE are struggling to create genuine, money-making main event stars that fans wish to pay money to watch. The situation now is nothing compared to 1994-1997, when the ‘New Generation’ was all the rage. A new marketing ploy by Vince McMahon to combat the sagging ratings, the ‘New Generation’ was supposed to make the federation look hip.
A lot of the ‘older generation’ stars,...
- 10/19/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The company itself hasn’t exactly been making a huge deal out of it, but episodes of Monday Night Raw and Smackdown from 2002 are slowly being added to the WWE Network. This is great news for anybody who fondly remembers that year, as well as those who missed out on it entirely.
In truth, 2002 was a tough year for the World Wrestling Federation. Not only did the overall branding entirely change in May, the year was also coming hot on the heels of the aborted ‘Invasion’ debacle which did nothing for anyone involved. It really seemed as though Vince McMahon and his promotion didn’t really know where to take things next, which led to a lot of strange moments.
Regardless, even though 2002 wasn’t the best year in WWF/WWE history, it did have some excellent moments. Those moments are documented here, as this article aims to...
The company itself hasn’t exactly been making a huge deal out of it, but episodes of Monday Night Raw and Smackdown from 2002 are slowly being added to the WWE Network. This is great news for anybody who fondly remembers that year, as well as those who missed out on it entirely.
In truth, 2002 was a tough year for the World Wrestling Federation. Not only did the overall branding entirely change in May, the year was also coming hot on the heels of the aborted ‘Invasion’ debacle which did nothing for anyone involved. It really seemed as though Vince McMahon and his promotion didn’t really know where to take things next, which led to a lot of strange moments.
Regardless, even though 2002 wasn’t the best year in WWF/WWE history, it did have some excellent moments. Those moments are documented here, as this article aims to...
- 10/14/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
In 2001, the then-World Wrestling Federation found themselves in a very lonely position. Both of the other top promotions in North America suddenly disappeared, making Vince McMahon the owner of a pro wrestling monopoly in the country. It was an unbelievable time to be a wrestling fan, and many people were curious to see what the WWF could achieve without either WCW or Ecw.
Sadly, the lack of competition really hurt the company. Even after swallowing up a whole host of talent from both those fractured groups, the WWF struggled with consistency in 2001. The year promised so much after a truly momentous 12 months in 2000. Instead of continuing that momentum, 2001 was an oddly uncertain year.
That’s what this article is all about, the reasons why the company now known as World Wrestling Entertainment would like to gloss over much of 2001. There were plus points of course, such as the amazing WrestleMania X-Seven card.
Sadly, the lack of competition really hurt the company. Even after swallowing up a whole host of talent from both those fractured groups, the WWF struggled with consistency in 2001. The year promised so much after a truly momentous 12 months in 2000. Instead of continuing that momentum, 2001 was an oddly uncertain year.
That’s what this article is all about, the reasons why the company now known as World Wrestling Entertainment would like to gloss over much of 2001. There were plus points of course, such as the amazing WrestleMania X-Seven card.
- 10/14/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
If there’s one thing Vince McMahon knows how to do it’s create drama. Especially during the ‘Attitude’ Era, drama ruled in the World Wrestling Federation. In watered down form, that’s something that has remained a hallmark of World Wrestling Entertainment. The rules governing what the company can get away with may have changed, but the juggernaut promotion sure love those cliffhanger finishes and occasional swerves.
More often than not, that drama is entirely fictional. Most main event matches are intricately designed to squeeze as much tension, excitement and theatrics out of them as is humanly possible. After all, the very purpose of a main event bout is to close the show in the best way possible.
Sometimes however, that drama isn’t manufactured, it’s 100% real. Both pre-determined and authentic go under scrutiny in this article, one which aims to explore 10 of the most dramatic main events in WWE history.
If there’s one thing Vince McMahon knows how to do it’s create drama. Especially during the ‘Attitude’ Era, drama ruled in the World Wrestling Federation. In watered down form, that’s something that has remained a hallmark of World Wrestling Entertainment. The rules governing what the company can get away with may have changed, but the juggernaut promotion sure love those cliffhanger finishes and occasional swerves.
More often than not, that drama is entirely fictional. Most main event matches are intricately designed to squeeze as much tension, excitement and theatrics out of them as is humanly possible. After all, the very purpose of a main event bout is to close the show in the best way possible.
Sometimes however, that drama isn’t manufactured, it’s 100% real. Both pre-determined and authentic go under scrutiny in this article, one which aims to explore 10 of the most dramatic main events in WWE history.
- 9/29/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Owen Hart is routinely the most requested entrant into the WWE Hall Of Fame by pro wrestling fans. Obviously, the man’s life ended tragically during the live ‘Over The Edge’ Pay-Per-View in May, 1999, but he had amassed a tremendous body of work before that. Never destined to be ‘the man’ in Vince McMahon’s organisation, Owen was nonetheless a world class performer.
Listen to any number of his ex-peers reminisce about the Canadian star’s life, and it becomes clear he was also a world class prankster. Over the years, various stories have surfaced about all the ‘ribs’ pro wrestlers used to play on one another. Such tales aren’t so common nowadays, at least not publicly, but the advent of the shoot interview has made ones from bygone years legendary.
One of the best at the art of the wrestling rib was Owen Hart. This article is a light-hearted,...
Owen Hart is routinely the most requested entrant into the WWE Hall Of Fame by pro wrestling fans. Obviously, the man’s life ended tragically during the live ‘Over The Edge’ Pay-Per-View in May, 1999, but he had amassed a tremendous body of work before that. Never destined to be ‘the man’ in Vince McMahon’s organisation, Owen was nonetheless a world class performer.
Listen to any number of his ex-peers reminisce about the Canadian star’s life, and it becomes clear he was also a world class prankster. Over the years, various stories have surfaced about all the ‘ribs’ pro wrestlers used to play on one another. Such tales aren’t so common nowadays, at least not publicly, but the advent of the shoot interview has made ones from bygone years legendary.
One of the best at the art of the wrestling rib was Owen Hart. This article is a light-hearted,...
- 9/15/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
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